Name of the Day: Orla

Worried that Isla is the next big thing?  Looking for something quirkier than Anya without going as extreme as Bertha?

Here’s an intriguing Gaelic option.  Thanks to Christina for suggesting Orla as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Oriana

She’s a precious metal and a rare literary gem.

Thanks to Rachel for suggesting Oriana as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Olwen

If Olive and Opal are fashionable choices, why not this Welsh appellation?

Thanks to Hanalise and Corinne for suggesting Olwen as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Owen

It’s a surname, a place name and a Top 100 choice for boys born today.

Thanks to Bevin for suggesting Owen as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Opal

The rise of Ruby has prompted parents to rummage farther back in the jewelry box for a daughter’s name.

Thanks to Paul for suggesting Opal as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Roland

He’s a heroic medieval knight, a legend whose exploits were celebrated in stories throughout Europe.  But would he wear well on a boy born in our times?

Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day:  Roland.

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